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Kestia, the Cultivator
Price tag $1.10

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1365 Current Rank
#1279 Last Week
#1242 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kestia, the Cultivator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kestia, the Cultivator decks.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $7.96
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.14
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+2% Synergy $4.78
Command Bridge Command Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.14
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kestia, the Cultivator's abilities and overall game plan.

Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+74% Synergy $3.28
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+70% Synergy $4.55
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+69% Synergy $2.84
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+64% Synergy $0.53
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+61% Synergy $3.59
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+57% Synergy $1.24
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+56% Synergy $0.19
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+54% Synergy $0.61
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+52% Synergy $1.48
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+51% Synergy $2.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kestia, the Cultivator decks.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+51% Synergy $0.34
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+48% Synergy $0.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+47% Synergy $0.25
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+46% Synergy $0.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+45% Synergy $7.08
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+45% Synergy $4.42
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+44% Synergy $0.28
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+43% Synergy $0.20
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+41% Synergy $0.98
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.00
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $21.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $46.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kestia, the Cultivator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+41% Synergy $0.58
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+40% Synergy $0.43
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+40% Synergy $2.81
Flitterstep Eidolon Flitterstep Eidolon
+40% Synergy $0.10
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+37% Synergy $11.85
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $7.90
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+33% Synergy $1.05
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+31% Synergy $0.12
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+31% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+30% Synergy $0.73
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+30% Synergy $0.16
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.24
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+27% Synergy $1.91
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+27% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+26% Synergy $8.82
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+26% Synergy $3.28
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+26% Synergy $8.31
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.42
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+25% Synergy $0.31
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+25% Synergy $1.74
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+24% Synergy $1.04
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+24% Synergy $0.33
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+24% Synergy $0.26
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+23% Synergy $1.70
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+22% Synergy $5.03
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+22% Synergy $0.11
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+21% Synergy $2.77
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+20% Synergy $0.47
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+20% Synergy $1.44
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+20% Synergy $4.67
Hopeful Eidolon Hopeful Eidolon
+20% Synergy $0.11
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+19% Synergy $1.05
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+19% Synergy $0.70
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+19% Synergy $0.47
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+19% Synergy $1.57
Glyph Elemental Glyph Elemental
+19% Synergy $0.10
Whitewater Naiads Whitewater Naiads
+17% Synergy $0.18
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+16% Synergy $0.14
Eutropia the Twice-Favored Eutropia the Twice-Favored
+16% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+15% Synergy $3.96
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+15% Synergy $42.86
Nimbus Naiad Nimbus Naiad
+15% Synergy $0.05
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+15% Synergy $1.04
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+14% Synergy $3.25
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+14% Synergy $9.06
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+13% Synergy $1.50
Boon Satyr Boon Satyr
+13% Synergy $0.19
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.25
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+12% Synergy $1.41
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kestia, the Cultivator safe.

Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.07
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.87
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.98
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $1.94
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-6% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.03
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $9.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kestia, the Cultivator's game plan and control the board.

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+26% Synergy $0.92
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+20% Synergy $9.90
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $130.65
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $0.96
Retether Retether
+8% Synergy $3.00
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+7% Synergy $0.46
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+7% Synergy $0.64
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $1.78
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+6% Synergy $0.39
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.25
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+5% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.58
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy $1.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.37
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.03
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy $1.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $5.88
Farseek Farseek
-21% Synergy $0.73

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $2.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.29
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kestia, the Cultivator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $0.32
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+39% Synergy $0.46
Rancor Rancor
+37% Synergy $1.44
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+34% Synergy $3.76
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+32% Synergy $0.92
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+28% Synergy $3.36
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+28% Synergy $0.98
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+28% Synergy $0.63
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+27% Synergy $0.27
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+26% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $1.52
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+24% Synergy $0.48
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+22% Synergy $0.35
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+21% Synergy $0.16
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.42
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+18% Synergy $1.79
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+18% Synergy $0.11
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+17% Synergy $6.31
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+17% Synergy $0.79
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+16% Synergy $2.26
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+15% Synergy $1.37
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+15% Synergy $3.01
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+15% Synergy $4.40
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+15% Synergy $1.45
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+15% Synergy $4.99
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $3.56
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.90
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $16.08
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+14% Synergy $0.89
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+13% Synergy $3.86
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+13% Synergy $0.09
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+13% Synergy $2.54
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+13% Synergy $0.15
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+12% Synergy $4.27
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.22
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+11% Synergy $5.38
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+11% Synergy $3.66
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+10% Synergy $0.20
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $1.55
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+9% Synergy $1.58
Dawn's Reflection Dawn's Reflection
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.41
Strong Back Strong Back
+9% Synergy $0.92
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+9% Synergy $0.11
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.27
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+8% Synergy $4.53
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+8% Synergy $0.81
Exploration Exploration
+7% Synergy $29.07
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $6.05
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kestia, the Cultivator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Estrid, the Masked Estrid, the Masked
+27% Synergy $1.36
Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+17% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+46% Synergy $6.80
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $35.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.30
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $8.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.50

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.88
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kestia, the Cultivator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $0.32
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+16% Synergy $0.67
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+9% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+8% Synergy $0.14
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.73
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.01
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $0.43
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $11.21
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
0% Synergy $0.66
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $12.12
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $15.10
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $11.60
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $2.05
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $15.94
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $3.68
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.15
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.07
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.44
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.13
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $7.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $8.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.93
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.84
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-8% Synergy $4.88
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $27.41
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.15

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